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Simple Machines
Fourth graders examine a machine and how its parts work together. In this simple machines lesson plan, 4th graders work in groups to study different gadgets, analyze how the parts of the gadget work and draw sketches of the gadget....
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Brown Paper Bag Simple Machine
Learners explore simple machines. For this simple machines science lesson, students work with a partner to identify what kind of simple machine is represented by a variety of household objects placed in paper bags. Learners...
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Lever as a Simple Machine
Students study the three different types of levers and develop a simple machine. In this levers and simple machines lesson, students look at different types of levers, and experiment with a ruler and a marshmallow to determine how they...
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Not So Simple Machines
Young scholars design a simple machine for a simple machine contest. In this simple machine lesson, students design a simple machine that will solve a problem. They draw a diagram, label it, and test the machine before they present it in...
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Simple Machines Scavenger Hunt
Third graders examine machinery in the modern world by completing a scavenger hunt. In this technology lesson, 3rd graders utilize a computer to view photographs of simple machines they must locate. Students take photographs...
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Simple Machines
Students investigate simple machines. For this simple machines lesson, students construct two simple machines and describe what they do. Students show that simple changes help machines do work with less effort. Students use a paper clip...
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Can You Do It?
Students create a simple machine to help with the design of the traditional can opener. In this simple machines lesson plan, students analyze the can opener, and use the design process to solve problems.
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Call to Arms
Students explore how scientists build robotic arms that move similar to humans. In this robot lesson plan, students examine how scientists make robots. Students design and construct a mechanical arm that moves like a human arm. Students...
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Simple/Complex Machines
Young scholars make a simple machine. In this physics lesson, students learn about six types of simple machines and the purpose of each and brainstorm examples of simple and complex machines in the classroom. Young scholars create a...
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4th Grade Science
In this physical science activity, 4th graders complete multiple choice questions about force, simple machines, communication and more. Students complete 25 questions.
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Just a Little Bit of Effort: Exploring Levers
Middle schoolers build models of types of levers. In this simple machines lesson, students use dowels and modified wooden rulers to build different types of levers. They compete to create the most efficient lever in the class.
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What is a Class One Lever?
Fifth graders understand what a lever is, how it works and what the parts of a lever are. In this first class lever lesson plan, 5th graders label pictures and design a lab lever. Students predict the outcome of experiments with their...
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Machines All Around Us
Learners identify simple machines. In this physics instructional activity, students explore different rooms in the school building, looking for simple machines. Learners use a digital camera to take pictures of the simple machines.
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Simple Machines
Students watch a video and play a game. In this simple machines lesson, students watch a video on simple machines. They play an interactive game on the Edheads web site and share what they have learned. Throughout the day students...
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You are Uniquely You
Students compare and contrast simple machines and their functions. In this cross-curriculum science simple machines lesson, students observe examples and read about simple machines, then use body movement to demonstrate how machines...
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A Slide is a Simple Machine
Young scholars explore inclined planes. In this simple machines lesson, students conduct an experiment on a slide using a rope with a bag. Young scholars observe the force needed to pull the bag to the top of the slide.
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Simple Machines, Odd Machines
Students recognize and identify common objects that can be used as a lever. For this simple machines lesson, students experiment with materials to design and construct a machine that uses a lever. Students also design and build a catapult.
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Simple Machines
Students investigate what simple machines are and how they work. In this simple machine lesson, the students create simple and compound machines and test each machine's ability to perform a task. Students compare simple machines to...
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Simple Machines
Students explore the concepts of force and effort by observing simple machines. In this physics lesson plan, students attempt to sharpen a pencil without any help, bite into an orange with their lips curled over their teeth, and other...
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Machines
In this machines worksheet, students are given a list of 13 actions that simple machines perform and they must find a tool that completes each action in the list.
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Simple Machines
In this simple machines worksheet, students identify the 6 simple machines. They answer 21 questions about the types of simple machines, the output force of simple machines, the input force and the work involved in using a simple machine.
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If Simple Machines Weren't Around...Worksheet
In this simple machines worksheet, students fill out a chart involving 6 simple machines while explaining the function and benefits of each one. Students describe which simple machine they feel has had the greatest impact on mankind.
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Simple Machines - Museum of Science and Industry
In this museum student guide worksheet, students make a mini-book about simple machines to be used during a visit to the Museum of Science and Industry. They locate the exhibits that demonstrate the wedge, inclined plane, screw, lever,...
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Incline Planes
For this simple machine worksheet, students explore incline planes and learn how to calculate the mechanical advantage (MA) using forces or distance. This worksheet has 14 matching, 3 fill in the blank, and 6 short answer questions.